Science shows aging doesn’t have to mean decline. Exercise at any age can protect the heart, joints, and brain, boosting energy, mobility, and longevity.

Recent research highlights gait speed — the pace at which a person walks — as an important predictor of mobility, independence, and even longevity. Many experts now consider gait speed the “sixth ...

Another heart-pumping activity is using those 15 minutes to walk uphill. “ Incline walking is an excellent way to recruit ...

A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that exercising can reduce your risk of over 30 chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, ...

At just 7,000 steps a day, research suggests you can lower your risk of several health issues, including death from any cause ...

Adults who logged fewer than 5,000 steps a day saw the greatest health benefits from one longer walk a day, as opposed to ...

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A walking method developed in Japan is gaining worldwide attention as a low-impact but powerful way to improve ...

As we age, it's not always easy to maintain our fitness routines. Between unpredictable weather, safety concerns, and the hassle of getting to a gym, staying active can feel like a challenge. But with ...

The Hunting Park We Walk PHL group joined more than 500 older city residents for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s 13th Senior Strut health event. Jackie Jackson, 65, member of the PHL Huntington ...

This newly popular method can supercharge your regular walking routine — no special equipment needed. Japanese walking “is an effective, time-efficient method of increasing cardiovascular fitness,” ...